China's Xi, Trump hold rare phone conversation

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Thursday, according to Chinese state media.

The call, which was initiated by Trump, was confirmed by China's official Xinhua news agency. No further details were provided about the content of the conversation.

The dialogue comes as relations between Washington and Beijing remain tense, with disputes continuing over trade policies and restrictions on student visas. Though brief, the conversation signals an attempt at communication during a period of heightened friction between the two nations.